Do you have a criminal case? Are you accused of drug trafficking? Are you awaiting pending state or federal drug prosecution?

Are you charged with any Drug offense? If you are, we can help. We investigate cases for the defense.

Investigation is the key to every criminal case. We at Narcotics Investigators Defense Investigators have the unique skills and techniques necessary to prepare every client to deal effectively with all federal or state narcotics prosecutions.

Most investigators need specialized knowledge and skills that relate to the type of work their agency performs. For example, IRS investigators are specialists in accounting practices and tax law, while criminal investigators for the Environmental Protection Agency specialize in environmental law and practices. Narcotics Investigators and Defense Investigators are well versed in investigating federal and state drug offenses for the defense.

We can find most wanted criminals that the FBI has had difficulty locating, and use them to help us prepare your case. Narcotics Investigators for the Defense piece together the who, what, where, and why of each case we handle. We collect, examine, and interpret evidence on cases of every imaginable type and scope.

The government has their investigators investigating a range of cases that involve alleged violations of federal law. These are the criminal investigators who work as FBI agents, US Marshall deputies, IRS special agents, DEA agents, and postal inspectors, among others. They examine financial records to solve cases of white-collar crime, monitor court-ordered wiretaps of people suspected of breaking federal law, interview witnesses in cases of drug trafficking, and do undercover work.

The government has their investigators, and you need yours. Just as these federal investigators do, we, at Narcotics Investigators for the Defense do everything from checking airplanes to investigating the immigration status of non-citizens living in the United States. However, our investigators often uncover the criminal background of cooperating government witnesses, and show that they have ulterior motives for testifying. When Narcotics Investigators for the Defense does a thorough investigation of government witnesses, we often help juries and judges to determine that the "story" each witness tells on the stand is less than credible and told in exchange for some kind of favor from the government.

Although the type of work our investigators do can differ markedly, investigators no matter where they work have much in common. We at Narcotics Investigators for the Defense possess the strong research skills, drive and analytical ability to fit together the pieces of a puzzling case. We use hard hitting teams of investigators that have an extensive working knowledge of human behavior and the criminal justice system. We bring the case home when we are called to testify in Court.

The services and skills of an investigator from Narcotics Investigators for the Defense are multifaceted and include:

  • Conducting interviews and searches
  • Examining records and other evidence
  • Verifying information to ensure accuracy
  • Writing complicated reports on findings
  • Testifying in court
  • Collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information
  • Dealing with hostile witnesses
  • Using good judgment in crisis
  • Working in a constantly changing environment
  • Making decisions on the basis of personal judgment and experience
  • Working with minimal supervision
  • Working with a complex body of knowledge
  • Communicating clearly

Representative Case Review

Synopsis 1

Case: U.S. v. Clinton Coleman et.al.

Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court, Southern District Miami, Florida

Charges: Conspiracy, Possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of Cocaine, Attempted Possession of 500 grams or more of Cocaine base.

Disposition: Jury Trial = NOT GUILTY VERDICT / ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (June 2006)

Defense Counsel: Curt Obront 305.373.1040

Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422

Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was a co-conspirator of a drug enterprise consisting of more than five people importing cocaine into the United States over international waters.. The enterprise distributed more than 9 kilograms of Cocaine and more than 100 lbs. of Marijuana in the region of South Florida.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved government informants. Interviewed indicted co-conspirators / government witnesses in Federal Custody. . Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer who was a target of a separate federal Investigation and had been convicted and deported from the United States. Located citizenship papers on confidential informant that was given as a benefit for becoming a government informant. Reviewed numerous title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses who were informants; took statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.

Synopsis 1

Case: U.S. v. Fredrick Miller et. al.

Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of Washington DC

Charges: Conspiracy, Rico, Racketeering, Continuing Criminal Enterprise, Possession with intent to distribute 1 kilograms or more of PCP and Aiding and Abetting, Attempted Possession of 100 grams or more of Heroin, Possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of Cocaine base. 71 count indictment.

Disposition: Jury Trial = HUNG - JURY (June 2006)

Defense Counsel: Brian McDaniel 202.331.0793

Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422

Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was a co-conspirator of a drug ( leader) enterprise consisting of more than eleven people that sold cocaine through the United States . The enterprise distributed more than 50 kilograms of Cocaine and more than 100 grams of Heroin, and government seized more than 800 thousand dollars.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved government informants. Interviewed indicted co-conspirators / government witnesses in Federal Custody. . Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer, user, and trafficker who was a target of a separate Federal Narcotics Investigation. Located Background information on confidential informant that was given as a benefit for becoming a government informant. Reviewed over 11,000 title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses Bureau of Prisons locations who were informants; reviewed BOP housing records, Located travel records, bankruptcy records, Loan payment information, took statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.

Synopsis 3

Case: 

U.S. v. Wayne Miles

Jurisdiction:

U.S. District Court , Southern District Miami, Florida

Charge:

Conspiracy, Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana

Disposition:

Jury Trial = NOT GUILTY VERDICT / ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (December 2005)

Defense Counsel:

Jonathan Friedman 954.713.2820

Defense Investigator:

Paris London 800.490.6422

Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was a co-conspirator of a drug enterprise consisting of more than five people, spanning across the country. The enterprise distributed more than 7 tons of Marijuana to several states, including Florida, California, New Jersey and elsewhere.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved government informants. Interviewed un-indicted co-conspirators in Federal Custody. . Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer who was an un-indicted co-conspirator waiting to be deported out of the United States; located witnesses who were informants, and one in witness who had pleaded guilty and received a sentence of probation; took statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.

 

Synopsis 4

Case: U.S. v. Christopher Hall

Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of Washington DC; biggest drug case in Washington DC

Charge: CCE, Conspiracy, Possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a fire arm during drug trafficking, andmaintaining a premises for purpose of drug use, manufacturing or sale.

Disposition: Two Jury Trials = Two hung Juries / ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (September 2004)
Defense Counsel: Roderick Vereen Esq. 305.688.5830
Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422

Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was a kingpin of a drug enterprise consisting of more than five people, spanning across the country. The enterprise distributed more than 5 tons of cocaine to several states, including Washington DC, California, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland and elsewhere.


Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved government informants. Interviewed un-indicted co-conspirators in Texas, California, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington DC. . Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer; located three witnesses who were informants, and one in witness housed in federal medical facility; took statements from the three informants who recanted their grand jury testimony;
Located telephone, and pager toll records from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged; identified reviewed and listened to and reviewed over 10,000 cell phone wire tap conversations; located employees of telephone and pager companies ; Locate and interviewed eyewitnesses to murder involving governments primary informant.
Took photos and video taped crime scenes Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and diagrams for trial. Located Information revealing actions taken by agent in charge was unethical illegal and improper procedure for a law enforcement officer, used by defense counsel in successful cross-examination.

Synopsis 5

Case: United States v. Salvador Magluta (August 2002); biggest drug case in the United States

Jurisdiction: Southern District of Florida

Charge: Conspiracy ; witness tampering; obstruction of justice; forfeiture; Murder; money laundering

Outcome: Jury Trial – Acquitted of 31 counts of a 43 count Indictment

Defense Counsel:
Jack Denaro, Esq. (305) 274.9550
Rod Vereen, Esq. (305) 688.5830
Neil Schuster Esq. (305) 673.3737

Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422

Prosecution's theory of case: client ran the biggest drug organization in the United States, and after he was acquitted by a jury of his peers for trafficking 72 tons of cocaine, he was only acquitted because he caused three murders of witnesses that was suppose to testify at trial, and laundered 25 millions dollars of illegal proceeds to pay for his defense. Along with bribing the jury, and tampering with government witness, and obstructing justice.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and located over 150 defense witnesses housed in federal institutions nationwide. Interviewed and did extensive background, criminal history, and family location checks. Interviewed and located over 150 civilian witness from a ledger dating between 1985-1995 consisting of 25 million dollars worth of disbursements. Took pictures and investigated three homicide cases and crime scenes. Located and retrieved numerous records, documents, and reports nationwide regarding clients past and present cases. Located names and address of all governmental confidential informants, and dates of debriefings. Located the following toll records: cellular, pager, and home telephone.

Located and investigated the panel of jurors that set on clients prior case where he was acquitted of 72 tons of cocaine. Subpoenaed numerous witness, and documents nationwide for case. Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and diagrams. Testified at trial.


Synopsis 6

Case: State of North Carolina v. Maurice Hurley (June 2000)

Jurisdiction: Johnston County, North Carolina; biggest case in Johnston County

Charges: Trafficking cocaine; maintaining house for drug trafficking; possession of cocaine; possession of cocaine with intent to distribute

Disposition: Motion to Suppress All Evidence Granted - Case Dismissed

Defense Counsel: Samuel A. Abady, Esq. (212) 339-8600

Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422

Prosecution's theory of the case: snitches told police that defendant was dealer of crack and powder cocaine kept at his home; search warrant executed at 6:00 a.m. revealed over 3,000 grams of cocaine, cooking pots, scales, 150 crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia; entire defense rose or fell on admissibility of evidence seized during search.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and determined all players in drug trade in Smithfield, North Carolina and surrounding areas; learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer being protected by North Carolina Inter-Agency Drug Task Force; interviewed police chief in neighboring jurisdiction which led to information revealing actions taken by agent in charge in protecting primary informant; identified witnesses to unsuccessful police surveillance of defendants home prior to execution of search warrant; information from investigation used by defense counsel in successful cross-examination of agent in charge, resulting in suppression of all evidence.

 

 


References:

JOEL HIRSCHORN
Miami, FL 305.445.5320

MARVIN MILLER
Alexandria, VA 703.548.5000

WILLIAM MURPHY
Baltimore, MD 410.539.6500

JACK DENARO
Miami, FL 305.274.9550

H.T. SMITH
Miami, FL 305.324.1845

RODERICK VEREEN
Miami, FL 305.576.1011

IVAN MERCADO
Miami, FL 305.892.2525

BRIAN MCDANIELS
Washington, DC 202.331.0794

JAY DORSEY
Washington, DC 202.543.2200

DONALD TEMPLE
Washington, DC 202.628.1101


 


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